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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 |
New rules protecting the production and labeling of spirits such as whisky and vodka were passed today by the European Parliament.
MEPs negotiated legislation on the definition, presentation and
labelling of spirit drinks that will ensure that regional product
labeling, such as Scottish Whisky and London Gin, will be protected.
Scottish MEP David Martin, who is also a member of the European
Parliament’s International Trade Committee, said: "This deal is vital
for the Scottish Whisky industry to protect Scottish brands and
distilleries worldwide against cheap imitations from overseas. This is
good for Scottish trade and Scottish jobs."
Linda McAvan MEP, the Labour member of the Environment Committee who
helped broker the deal, commented: "We have worked very hard to get a
deal that enables British spirit manufacturers to make the most of
Europe's single market. The current compromise, which is to label
vodka, is supported by UK vodka industry and backed by Labour MEPs."
"This deal helps to secure British jobs in the spirits industry and is
supported by British trade and manufacturing associations."
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